Some of our Akitas currently looking for new homes.

This stunning little lady of 2 years old has found herself in rescue in London through no fault of her own.

Although she doesn`t seem to mind other dogs, she would be best suited in a home with no other pets. She could live with dog savvy children over the age of 12.

Gucci is described as very typical of the breed and we would prefer an owner with some experience. If that could be you, please get in touch

JAWT 1116 Koda

Introducing Koda.

He is 6 years old and based in Yorkshire. He is a real gentleman and a well mannered boy. He prefers the company of females but will warm to men once given time. He currently lives with JAWT 1117 Suki and we would love for them to be homed together if possible as they have always known each other.

Koda has been around young children but never lived with them 24/7 so dog savvy children only please. Koda is seeking a new home sadly due to personal issues of his owner. It is a very sad and much thought out decision but all for the best for the dogs.

For further information, please get in touch.

JAWT 1061 - KENZO

Introducing Kenzo

Kenzo is seeking a new home through no fault of his own and due purely to a change in his owners circumstances.

He Is a 4 year old boy currently living in Stirling Scotland.

Kenzo has been living the outdoor life with free roam of his garden which he shares with 2 Harris Hawks and is perfectly comfortable in his kennel.

He takes a little time to get used to strangers but soon settles. He is used to his own space so cannot be homed other animals and only older dog savvy children please.

Kenzo will need a new owner with large breed experience prepared to take the time to get to know him and work on his obedience training. He responds well to his current owner so time and patience will be important and we are sure anyone meeting him will see his potential.

If Kenzo is the boy for you please get in touch for more information.

JAWT 956 - Kauto

Introducing Kauto! This 5 year old beauty is based in the midlands and seeking a home through no fault of his own.

He cannot be homed with other dogs, cats or young children. Kauto is a well mannered boy but would do well with further obedience training and lead work. He welcomed strangers in to his home and was happy to be fussed.

Kauto would benefit from a new owner with experience of large breed dogs. Our assessor said if they didn't have their own Akitas they would have him!

Do you have the time and room Kauto needs? Please get in touch!

JAWT 938 Noble

Introducing Noble! 8 years young and living in the West Midlands.

He is used to children but would prefer dog savvy older kids please. He would be best suited as the only pet in the household, not because he is aggressive, just because he is not used to sharing. Noble has basic but very consistent training, he happily rolled over for tummy rubs from our assessor and showed no guarding around food. Not interested in toys, just a good fuss!

Could you offer Noble a new home? Please get in touch!

JAWT 1128 - Kara

Introducing Kara!

Kara was taken from a Yorkshire pound and moved to a foster home in East Kilbride, Scotland. We believe her to only be approximately 18 months old but having had a bad start in life she behaves maturely.

She is a friendly and affectionate girl who has proven to be fantastic with the children in her foster home. Although she is currently living with a male Akita, she may be better as the only dog in the home, or at least be able to have her own space.

If you could offer Kara a new home, please get in touch.

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Akita Behaviour & Temperament

While everyone who breeds or buys dogs probably agrees they want dogs with "good" temperaments, exactly what that means is left to the imagination more often than not. Read this great Article by Sherry E Wallis for some interesting opinions.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy - PRA

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is an inherited condition known to occur in many breeds of dogs. The initial onset of disease occurs at different ages in different breeds of dogs. Dogs with PRA gradually lose eyesight due to degeneration of the retina. There is no treatment for PRA.

Sebaceous Adenitis

Sebaceous Adenitis is a hereditary autoimmune skin disease whose mode of Inheritance is believed to be simple autosomal recessive, requiring a single Defective gene from both sire and dam. SA is not sex linked. A genetic disease of this type cannot be cured, but can be treated and most definitely can be bred away from.

Understanding Sebaceous Adenitis

Sebaceous Adenitis (SA) is a skin disease appearing most frequently in young adult dogs. For reasons currently unknown, sebaceous glands become inflamed and may eventually be destroyed leading to progressive loss of hair.

Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome

The correct name for this disease in dogs is Uveo-Dermatological Syndrome or UDS, but because of the strong similarity to an auto-immune disease in humans it is more often known as VKH (VKH being the initial letters of the three scientists Vogt, Koyanagi and Harada who discovered the disease in humans).